BHT - Instructional Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs instructional programs for clients seeking to enter/reenter the workforce.
• Implements curriculum for employment skills classes.
• Curriculum will include development of soft skills to include, but not limited to: interpersonal relationships, communication skills, body language, conflict resolution, handling emotions, stress management, problem solving, understanding workplace culture, time management, prioritizing and scheduling etc.
• and development of hard skills: identifying barriers to employment or independent living, strategies to increase skills, specific skill training for worksite assigned i.e., food industry/culinary skills, computer skills, office skills, clerical skills, resume writing, interview skills, job search skills
• Implements daily lesson plans for 1:1 session according to scheduled needs.
• Collaborates with Program Coordinator and funding source for proper client interventions
• Completes comprehensive daily case notes.
• Updates curriculum as needed to insure current relevant information.
• Attends client support meetings and collaborate with clients’ service providers to ensure comprehensive and appropriate service delivery
• Maintains communication with Program Coordinator, Case Managers, Counselors and other support staff as allowed by HIPPA
• Reports and documents any serious or problematic incident within 24 hours
• Seeks counsel and assistance with any situation outside of job role or area of expertise
• Attends bi-weekly staff meetings
• May be asked to cover for other staff as needed.
• Attends periodic training workshops, seminars and/or conferences as assigned to gain increased knowledge of the field of psychiatric rehabilitation and understanding of various disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma or GED and documentation of one year experience directly working with individuals with disabilities, preferably involved in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.

2. Ability to complete accurate and comprehensive case notes documenting clients’ progress.

3. Ability to work effectively with people with various disabilities and capabilities

4. Ability to apply principles and methods of teaching and training persons with disabilities.

5. Ability to act responsibly in an emergency.

6. Reliable transportation.

7. Some worksites require applicants to pass a background security check and/or health tests.

8. Teaching and/or training experience.

9. Knowledge of job search skills, job development, Vocational Rehabilitation services and requirements.

10. Understanding of group dynamics and able to work effectively with people with various behavioral difficulties.

11. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Responsible to meet daily scheduled appointments with clients as assigned.
• Responsible to complete daily Case Notes before the end of each day.
• Responsible to provide appropriate notice of time off, in accordance with the company policy.
• Responsible to make DKA clients a priority, for the benefit of DKA.

RESPONSIBILTIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES:

1. Maintains confidentiality and trust for all employees, participants, and visitors.

2. Consistently displays culturally sensitive behavior and communication for all employees, participants, and visitors.

3. Seeks win/win solutions, values interdependence, shares a common sense of responsibility for the whole

4. Acts in a manner that presents the agency in a positive light and furthers a positive image for the agency. Demonstrates a positive and respectful personal appearance. Contributes to a clean and orderly facility appearance.

5. Demonstrates respect, courtesy, and dignity for all.

6. Responds in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.

7. Maintains safe working environment for self, other employees, and visitors in accordance with applicable standards relevant to the position’s job duties

8. Displays adaptability and flexibility to encourage team, participant and agency health including initiating improvements, demonstrating problem solving and creativity, demonstrating motivation for change and enhancement of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16